Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a detection system for detecting a failure in a fluid path of a fluid system, the detection system including: at least one pipe comprising a pipe wall which defines a fluid path for the transfer of fluid and at least one electrically conductive element extending along the at least one pipe and which forms an electrical signal path for a first electrical signal which indicates a state of the at least one pipe; and, an electrical terminal electrically connected to the at least one electrically conductive element so that the first electrical signal is transmitted to the electrical terminal via the electrical signal path.

Abstract: A frame to assist in removing parts from a vehicle is disclosed. The frame comprises a pivot mount, adapted to be pivotally mounted to a base; a suspension means and a connection bar linking the suspension means and the base in fixed spatial arrangement. A generally convex shape for the connection bar enables an object to be freely suspended from the suspension means such that an object can rotate about an imaginary line joining the suspension means to the base. Also disclosed is a method of removing a part such as a gearbox from a vehicle utilising the above frame.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of determining a parameter of a fastener includes providing an input to an ultrasonic transducer of a transducer arrangement, wherein the transducer is attached to a fastener and the input results in the transmission of an ultrasonic wave into the fastener. A transducer output is received, which is indicative of a reflected ultrasonic wave received by the transducer. The transducer output is compared to known data for the parameter to determine whether the parameter of the fastener is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining a characteristic of a measurement intermediate layer (220) in a multilayer structure (200) using an ultrasonic transducer (100), wherein the multilayer structure (200) includes a first layer (210), a measurement intermediate layer (220) and a third layer (230) in series abutment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining a characteristic of a measurement intermediate layer (220) in a multilayer structure (200) using an ultrasonic transducer (100), wherein the multilayer structure (200) includes a first layer (210), a measurement intermediate layer (220) and a third layer (230) in series abutment.

Abstract: A novelty footwear construction includes a cassette-like heel component which is sandwiched between a mid-sole and an outsole for supporting the heel of a user, and wherein the heel component includes an upper retainer, a lower retainer, and a hollow flask for supporting the heel of a user and for providing the user with a source of fluid refreshment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system for operating a client in a client/server system. A plurality of requests for action to one or more servers in the system are made and a corresponding plurality of responses to the requests are received from the system. Data relating to the requests and responses are recorded at the client and then the client disconnected from communication with the system. One or more further requests for action are made and responses to the further requests are determined based on the recorded data.

Abstract: A brick laying aid comprising a box-shaped container open at one end and one side to receive a brick as a relatively close fit between two side walls and lying against a base wall and an end wall which may be of adjustable thicknesses, one side wall having an opening enabling the brick to be finger pressed against the opposite side wall to hold the brick in place when the device is grasped by the hand across the base wall, which is equipped on the outside with a handle which may be adjustable for hand size.